Bring timeless Persian elegance into your home with this 4x7 hand-knotted Kerman wool rug, a captivating example of traditional craftsmanship and intricate design. Handwoven on a durable cotton foundation, this rug features a vibrant coral field that beautifully contrasts with accents of turquoise, aqua, gold, blush, and multicolor tones, framing an ornate central medallion that radiates sophistication and heritage charm. The dense wool pile offers plush softness underfoot while enhancing the rug's rich color depth and resilience, ensuring long-lasting beauty in high-use spaces. Designed in the classic Kerman style, its intricate pattern provides enduring visual interest and subtly conceals everyday wear, making it as practical as it is elegant. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or formal settings, this traditional Persian-style Kerman rug adds warmth, character, and definition to any interior. A true statement of heritage weaving and refined artistry, it elevates both classic and transitional spaces with its luxurious texture and timeless appeal.

Story Behind the Art: Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and intricate beauty, Kerman rugs trace their origins to the historic city of Kerman in southeastern Iran, a renowned weaving center since the Safavid dynasty (1501-1732). Celebrated for their refined technique and artistic sophistication, Kerman rugs are distinguished by their fine weave, delicate motifs, and unmatched color diversity. Traditional Kerman designs often feature a central medallion framed by floral or architectural borders, reflecting a sense of symmetry and grandeur. Other notable patterns include the Shah Abbasi medallion-and-corner layout, garden scenes, vase motifs, tree of life, hunting and animal depictions, and all-over boteh (paisley) or floral compositions. Among these, the vase and boteh patterns are perhaps the most iconic—characterized by repeating vases or paisley motifs set against a richly detailed floral background filled with palmettes and scrolling tendrils. Each Kerman rug can take over a year to complete, with weavers often incorporating 15 to 30 distinct colors into a single piece. The result is a masterpiece of precision, elegance, and cultural heritage—a timeless expression of Persian artistry that continues to captivate collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.